Why do people think symmetry is a kind of beauty?

French sculptor Rodin said: "There is no lack of beauty in life, but there is a lack of eyes to find beauty."

Symmetry is a kind of beauty in the expression form of architecture. At all times and in all countries, most buildings follow the aesthetic principle of symmetry. Especially in China, it is deeply influenced by the interaction between Confucianism and Taoism, which is manifested in architecture, from palace to ordinary residence; From the planning of group buildings to the layout of one household and one room, China people's love for symmetrical beauty is reflected in their bones.

The principle of axis symmetry has been used for thousands of years since ancient times. In ancient China, buildings with the consciousness of central axis plane layout were everywhere, which gradually formed the main layout mode of buildings at that time. Through the penetrating effect of the central axis of the building, the realm of architectural art is highly expressed.

Since ancient times, China people have been pursuing the beauty of symmetry in their creation. In many of China's national quintessence, it seems that you can see symmetry element's intake. Architecture, painting, poetry, porcelain, couplets, seals, calligraphy, etc. They all pay attention to symmetry, which embodies the unique concept of balance between Yin and Yang of China people.

Standing on the top of Jingshan Mountain, the Forbidden City unfolds before your eyes. Resplendent palaces, vermilion walls, white marble steps and glazed tiles are symmetrically distributed along a meridian, which is magnificent, orderly, harmonious and solemn. Located at the southern end of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square faces Tiananmen Square, Monument to People's Heroes, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Great Hall of the People and China National Museum across Chang 'an Avenue, covering an area of 4,800 square meters, attracting worldwide attention for its outstanding architectural art and special political status.

Against the background of blue sky and white clouds, it is like an oriental fairyland, and then overlook it. The symmetrical style running through a line propped up the whole city of Beijing.

Symmetry is the gene of the imperial city and the whole China.

Walk into China along this axis of symmetry, whether it is a palace or an ordinary house;

Whether it is the planning of group buildings or the layout of one room and one living room; Even pavilions and furniture are placed symmetrically everywhere.